13 Reasons Why - F.R.I.E.N.D.S Matter

Friendship comes in all forms, shapes and sizes. You just need to mingle with the right ones to boost a healthy life! So, who has your back?

As I write this on the eve of Friendship Day and especially when the popular sitcom of 1994 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' and the mystery thriller series '13 reasons Why' trending over Netflix, one can understand the impact friends have on one's life (both-positive as well as negative). Here's a quick list of types of friends we all have or had once upon a time and why these friends matter:

A Tribute to One of My Favourite Sitcom
  1. A Loyal Best Friend: No better example than Chandler and Joey. If you have one such loyal friend or a partner who always has your back, be thankful to your lucky stars!
  2. Entertainer Friend: Every group has that one entertainer just like Phoebe Buffay! They are the charm of the group. Their presence and constant chatter, keeps the group live always.
  3. Sarcastic Friend: Sarcasm is not everyone's cup of tea! If you have some Chandler  Bing kind of sarcastic friends in the group then you probably know what I am talking about. ;) 
  4. The Secret Keeper: That one friend in whom you always confide and they keep all our dark secrets safe! Beware because they are very rare and often in form of loyal friends.
  5. Gossiper Friend: Friends and no gossip is something rare. We all have friends indulging in tittle-tattle. No matter how much you deny it - deep down, we all love to do it. That's the only source of grapevine. Isn't it? 
  6. Host and/or Chef Friend: Who better than Monica Geller? If you have a Monica Geller in your group then consider yourself one of the luckiest person on this planet! And if they can cook world's best lasagna for you then I have no words to describe how fortunate you are. 😂
  7. Scholarly Friend: Oh yes, just like Dr. Ross Geller! We need such friends as they help us get through our lecture bunking and exam preparations just because they attend all the lectures and they know it all. In fact, they are the ones who teach their friends just before exams.
  8. Fashionista Friend: Who better than the queen - Rachel Green. We all need one such friend to give us fashion & style goals. Also, they are a good source of information when it comes to shopping and grabbing some good deals - for they know it all.
  9. Friend with good Photography Skills: Just like Tyler Down who is always ready to flash his DSLR for the college year book in 13 Reasons Why. A friend and good photography skills is the most sought after combination in this era of social media where you need to put on the show of a pseudo life as well.  
  10. Wealthy and Influential Friends: Wealthy and influential just like Bryce Walker who used his power and wealth to get away with many wrong things. But he was also a guy who stood by his friends in their difficult times. At times, the contacts and the network of such friends does help in some or the other way. So befriend them for all the right reasons.
  11. Short Tempered Friend: Every group has that one short tempered friend just like Tony Padilla from 13 Reasons Why. Maybe a quick jaado ki jhapi might help to pacify them.
  12. Caring Friend: When we talk about caring, who can be better than Clay Jensen? He has got everyone's back right from Hannah Baker to Justin to Tyler and goes an extra mile to ensure the well being of his friends.
  13. Chugali wala Friend: Ever wondered who spilled the beans and how your secrets reached the teacher and others out there. Yes, the secret reporter. Hate them or like them - but you surely cannot ignore them. :)
Crew of 13 Reasons Why

So the moral of the story is that 'Har Ek Friend Zaroori Hota Hai' just like the jingle of Airtel ad campaign in 2012.

I know that you have blushed all throughout thinking of that one friend while going through the above types and reasons. If yes, then share it with your friends and let them smile too. 

Happy Friendship Day! :)

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